- Botanical name: Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Pretty Carol'
- Family: Asteraceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
Yellow
Silver
- Key features:
- Aromatic foliage
- Scented flowers
Santolina chamaecyparissus, or cotton lavender, is a Mediterranean shrub that makes a neat, rounded bush, with finely divided foliage. It’s ideal for using as groundcover, to fill gaps at the front of the border, and is also well suited to growing in pots.
Santolina chamaecyparissus ‘Pretty Carol’ is a small cultivar. In summer it bears bright yellow pom-pom flowers, in contrast with silver, fragrant foliage. It’s extremely attractive to pollinators, including bees. For best results, grow Santolina chamaecyparissus ‘Pretty Carol’ in moist but well-drained soil, in a sunny, sheltered spot. Protect from winter frosts in colder regions, or grow in pots to move indoors in autumn. The Royal Horticultural Society has give it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
How to grow Santolina 'Pretty Carol'
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Plant size
50cm height
100cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Santolina 'Pretty Carol' and wildlife
Santolina 'Pretty Carol' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Santolina 'Pretty Carol' poisonous?
Santolina 'Pretty Carol' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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